17th Annual Newt Day At THPRD Nov. 3

BEAVERTON, OR — Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District will host its 17th annual Newt Day in less than two weeks, giving both kids and adults an opportunity to learn about their native rough-skinned newt and all the other little critters that live at the Tualatin Hills Nature Center and park.

The Oct. 22 event will be held from 12 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at 15655 S.W. Millikan Way in Beaverton. Attendees will get to enjoy an assortment of indoor exhibits and an entirely self-guided walk through the 222-acre Tualatin Hills Nature Park. Tickets are $3 apiece, though admission is free for kids 2 and younger.

“We love celebrating Newt Day!” said Karen Munday, environmental education program coordinator for THPRD. “It is a great way to welcome the rain back, see some amazing live animals, and learn about the healthy habitats they all need to survive!”

From streams and ponds to terrestrial forests, a wide variety of habitats are needed for the creatures that live in nature surrounding the metro area. This event is designed to inspire kids and families to go outside and explore those habitats to get a better understanding of what those creatures need to survive, and how we as humans can help maintain those habitats for future generations.

For more information on this event or others hosted by THPRD, call the Tualatin Hills Nature Center at 503-629-6350.

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